Hmong

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News about Hmong, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Jan. 1, 2012

Fresno Journal; members of the Hmong American Writers' Circle share unique experience of being first generation among group to grow up with a written language: English; Hmong-Americans face significant challenges, including communication and widespread poverty. MORE

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As the first generation to grow up with a written language — rather than the traditional spoken word — the members of the Hmong American Writers’ Circle are addressing a new kind of coming of age in America.